Top international photographer Dieter Steinbach has over 20 years' experience in the business and works for leading agencies, publishers and brands. He is specialised in capturing the authentic moments of a picture; the snapshot, the extraordinary atmosphere and distinctive light composition that changes a message to leave a real and strong impression.

Dieter says about his passion: “I love developing a project as part of a team, with a strong focus that moves the limit of the possible to guide my actors until the magic moment happens.”

Thanks to his quick way of working and long lasting experience, Dieter is often called upon to work on-set to produce film print campaigns.

Rene Wallentin was born in Salzburg in 1978. He graduated in 2005 from die Graphische photography college in Vienna and spent two years assisting famous photographers.

Rene is currently based in Vienna and takes pictures for a range of magazines, companies and clients, including a number of Austrian and international celebrities. His favourite work is lifestyle editorials, documentary and portraiture.

Visit his website or facebook for more information and to see more of his projects.

Matej Fisher is a food photographer with experience in food marketing and food packaging design. "Food photography is not just a picture, it is primarily a fusion of emotions that interact with customer desires and libido," says Matej. "A fusion of styles, emotions and techniques are the essence of images that contain a flair for life."

Equipment includes Hasselblad, Nikon, Zeiss, Profoto and Elinchrome along with a studio with fully equipped kitchen facilities.

Matej is open for all types of collaboration across food, fashion and advertising.

Photographer Philipp Kreidl is based in Vienna, Austria and has more than 20 years' experience. During this time he has touched on many areas of photography, including people and lifestyle, portraiture, still life and travel. Over recent years he has specialised more in architecture, exterior and interior photography.

Philipp's clients range from magazines to architects and corporate clients who all share an appreciation for his experience and efficiency when realising projects.

He creates sensitive compositions and delivers high quality work across image editing and retouching.

Sandro Zanzinger taught photography, both in theory and practice, at the University of Art and Design in Linz. The conflict between various genres and tasks represents the foundation of his multifarious grasp of image-making.

Aside from reports on vernissages and other events, Sandro devotes himself extensively to portraits of artists and their work. Often a profound controversy between the specific personality of an artist and the detailed retouching of their shots leads to an authentic photographic statement.

Sandro obtains results with an astonishing human reality. He calls his studio 'The Sensual Laboratory', as such an aspiration demands a high dose of sensitivity and empathy.

The Complex - Impressions of the Orf-Centre is the latest exhibition from Christian Stangl on display at Cafe & Galerie Kandinsky until 30th November.

The Roland Rainer building at the Vienna Küniglberg is not only a unique architectural structure but also the heart of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation and a piece of history from the Second Republic.

Christian has a special relationship with this building. Working for more than 16 years as a motion designer, he knew only small parts of this massive structure. At night he would go on reconnaissance trips with his camera in-search of excitement in the corridors, yards and cellars.

For Christian, the Complex appears as a huge spaceship. The 'crew' consists of thousands of people who manoeuvre day and night through the impasses of the busy 24/7 media business.

Welcome to the latest Showcase Vienna, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the latest news from the Austrian visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

Check out our featured events:

• Eyes On Month of Photography - 225 exhibitions and events will be held this November, with shows at major museums and galleries as well as off spaces and alternative exhibition venues to reflect the entire spectrum of artistic photography.
• Photo Booth Art - 'The Aesthetics behind the Curtain: From the Surrealists to Warhol and Rainer' until 13th January 2013.
• Erwin Wurm - 'De Profundis' from 12 December to 17 February at Albertina.

Our cover image 'Obsession' was shot by Julia Spicker.

The aspiration of Friendly Fire 3D concept house can be expressed very simply. They want to bring your ideas to life. 3D animations and art are their most important tools to get there. Suddenly, something that had only existed in your head becomes visible and alive.

You have a scribble, script or layout. The idea for a new product or the vision of a new world? Friendly Fire conceives, creates and produce. This lets your idea release its full power and excite people.

Friendly fire offers concept art, character design, 2D & 3D animation, 3D artworks, visual effects and pre- and post-production.
 

Christian Maislinger was born in Austria in 1974. His first passion was sports, especially the 110-metre hurdles, but it was during his career as a professional athlete that he discovered his love for photography. In 1998 he began assisting at a well-established studio in Salzburg, focussing on analogue art photography and working for international artists and galleries such as Thaddaeus Ropac.

Christian currently runs his own studio in Salzburg and shoots advertising campaigns as well as fashion and lifestyle editorials for international clients and magazines. He recently photographed campaigns for Jette Joop, World Champion Simon Fourcade, Olympic Champion Christian Taylor and award-winning musician Keaton Henson.

Adi Mayer was founded in Vienna in 1923. The company produces and services a wide range of media including photo, commercials, feature films, documentaries, viral shorts and animations.

Building custom fit solutions for every new production, Adi Mayer applies its unique expertise and strong sense for quality images. Carefully selecting its partners and then putting its heart and soul into every project, the company always tries to bring together people who will complement and inspire each other.

Adi Mayer is constantly open to new ideas and new directors, photographers and VFX animators. The team loves being part of a tailor-made network operating from Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Bratislava, Istanbul, Vienna and Los Angeles.